Conventional Safety Degree Apprenticeship

• What do I need to consider? 

  To excel in your pathway, you need a passion for STEM and a drive for a career in the field. After completing a Level 5 Apprenticeship, you can progress to a Level 6 apprenticeship with a tailored degree. You’ll work on exciting projects, join a talented community, and help shape Sellafield Ltd’s future. Progress will be assessed via government standards, evidence folders, and a final independent review to demonstrate your capabilities.

• Where will my training be delivered?

  Year 1 – All Apprentices will commence full time academic and engineering studies at one of our local training providers.

  Years 2-5 – All Apprentices will be office based but will continue academic studies at one of our local training providers. Work placements will be based at Hinton House, Warrington

• What qualifications will I obtain?

  The Degree Apprentice Programme consists of 2 phases;

  Level 5 ST0380 Nuclear Technician Apprenticeship
  Level 5 Foundation Degree/ Higher National Diploma (HND) in Engineering or Science aligned to your chosen pathway

  For candidates with the potential to progress further:

  Level 6 ST0289 Nuclear Scientist and Nuclear Engineer Apprenticeship
  Level 6 Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (BEng) or Science (BSc) aligned to your chosen pathway, over a further 2-year period.

  *Specific qualifications are subject to change and may be replaced with an equivalent.

• What are the entry requirements? 

  Degree apprenticeships target A-Level students or equivalents. Entry requirements include:

  • Minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), including Maths, English Language, and one Science or Engineering subject.
  • At least 96 UCAS points from A-Level/T-Level, preferably in STEM subjects (Maths, Chemistry, Biology, Physics), but not mandatory.
  • Other Level 3 STEM or Vocational qualifications may be accepted.
  • If lacking A-Level Maths or higher Engineering, you must have a Grade 6 (B) in GCSE Maths.
  • Functional Skills Level 2 is equivalent to GCSE Grade 4 (C).

• Additional Requirements 

  Candidates will be required to achieve appropriate security and medical clearances; these will be instigated on receiving a conditional offer of employment.

Alastair
Conventional Safety Degree Apprentice

What inspired you to choose this scheme?

Interesting program, in a fascinating industry that is constantly evolving and changing, in such a way that would make a career an interesting and valuable experience.

How did your studies play a role in choosing this particular programme?

Having done STEM A-levels (maths, biology and chemistry), I had been able to narrow down the subject areas I felt I enjoyed most and excelled at most.

How did you find joining Sellafield alongside a large intake of other early careers starters?

Very different to 6th form college, but in a good way. The team is all very close, and I have made friends and gotten to know everyone very easily.